Chapter 188

Dinner arrived while I was cleaned. When I went into the main room with Evan the table already had food on it. That didn't hold my attention, though.

I walked straight to the fire and re read Hannah's message. She was well, I thought happily, and smart. Hannah had found quite an ingenious way to communicate with me.

There were no details and I mourned that. I would have liked to know exactly how her days were and how she spent her time. Perhaps Damien could arrange for us to meet. That would be very special. I would like to know more about my child.

"Ciara," Christof called, "come and eat."

I sat the letter in the box and went to sit with the family.

My men loved the meal and savored every bite. The tami leaf left a distinct flavor. It didn't really affect me one way or the other. I shrugged remembering they weren't human, maybe it did taste really good to them.

We had dinner in comfortable quiet for a little while, before the questions from